Flossing therapy with exercise for chronic ankle instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wrapping a special floss band around the ankle, combined with exercise, helps people with chronic ankle instability feel more stable and function better. It may be an option for young adults who have had ankle sprains or giving-way episodes for at least six months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have had at least one ankle sprain or your ankle has given way multiple times.
- Your ankle feels unstable, especially during activity, for at least 6 months.
- You have not had formal ankle rehabilitation recently.
- You do not have a latex allergy or any serious ankle injury like dislocation or fracture.
- You are not doing other ankle treatments or intense extra exercise during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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